Phyllis Giddens (left), Director of External Affairs and Fund-raising for the Morris Museum Of Art presented the program on Augusta museum to the Washington Kiwanis Club last Tuesday.
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The W-WCHS Chapter of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) has raised money and awareness for breast cancer during the month of October. To promote awareness and funds for the cause, FBLA sponsored a dress down week for teachers and students. More...
The News-Reporter went along with the George family on an early Christmas trip to the Grand Canyon where they took a helicopter flight to the floor of the canyon which, on average, is about 4,000 feet below the rim. More...
The current political climate makes it important for individuals, families and businesses to engage in tax planning. Income tax rates and rules along with those for estate and gift taxes may face drastic changes over the next few weeks or months. More...
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Jim Knapp, of Lexington, and Mary Ann Peeler took their News- Reporter for a couple of days hang gliding at Lookout Mountain in the corner of the state near Chattanooga, Tennessee. More...
Morgan and Heath Clark got married recently in Thomson and then took their News-Reporter along on their honeymoon. The trio cruised to the Cayman Island and Cozumel, Mexico, from their home port in Tampa Bay, Florida. More...
Wilkes Ministers United will sponsor a Veterans Day Memorial Service on The Square in downtown Washington Wednesday, November 11, from 11:00 until 11:30 a.m. More...
By April Sorow University of Georgia
In a single day you might write a check for daycare, charge a lunch bill, rent a car, change cable providers and apply for a credit card. More...
By David E. Stooksbury state climatologist
There is a high likelihood that Georgia's winter will be wetter and cooler than normal. More...
By KIP BURKE news editor
There are still Wilkes County residents who aren't getting the best response from the county's 911 system, authorities say, because their street address doesn't match their phone number, a situation that may cause emergency responders to take longe More...
Planning is now underway for the 2010 Wilkes County Relay for Life set for next May, organizers say, and they hope to make the event even more successful in raising funds and raising awareness of cancer's impact. More...
By CAROLYN GAMMON Please call 706-285-2736
Members of the North Wilkes Steering Committee received a letter from Eloise Cooper Crowder who wrote about her memories of growing up in the little town of Tignall. More...
Experience a fall festival of quality crafts, music and food on Saturday, November 7, located at the site of the old school on Independence Street in Tignall. More...
The Hiram Lodge #51 honored the widows of Masons and Past Masters with a supper after their meeting Saturday at the Tignall Lunchroom. More...
By Bonnie Boatwright Call 274-3264
George Pate brought a good message at Sardis Baptist Church Sunday morning in the absence of our pastor, Rev. Jim Newsome. The children went to the altar for their message which was given by Joyce Fry. More...